Hi there! I grew up in Santa Cruz and graduated from UC Berkeley in 2018 with an English major and Spanish minor. After teaching ESL for a few years, I joined the Secret Media Network as a Staff Writer. I love to write about California history, hidden gems, museum exhibitions, and local wildlife.
It’s never a bad time to expand your ice cream repertoire! San Francisco is home to absolutely classic ice cream shops, from the iconic Swensen’s dating back to 1948 to Bi-Rite Creamery’s ethically-sou...
San Francisco has made it onto another highly-coveted list! TIME Magazine recently named SF on their “World’s Greatest Places 2022” list. Only 50 places across the world made the cut, 5 of which are in...
Bay Area history is replete with famous figures whose contributions have echoed throughout the decades. A great deal of those individuals came to rest in local cemeteries, where you can still go pay your respects to thi...
San Francisco is known for having some undeniably unique gardens throughout the city, from the Academy of Science’s Living Roof to the Queen Wilhelmina Tulip Garden in Golden Gate Park. But if you’re looking...
When’s the last time you turned your attention skyward? The Bay Area has several public observatories where you can take a break from your earthly qualms and get lost in a galaxy far, far away. Whether you seek to...
Anyone who’s spent time in the Bay Area will be acquainted with California’s Great America, a massively popular theme park in Santa Clara with over 50 attractions and a history dating back to 1976. Now may b...
A fantastic series of outdoor concerts will come to Stanford’s historic Frost Amphitheater this summer! The Stanford Live Arts Festival is a month-long series beginning July 8 with a wonderful lineup of local perf...
San Francisco Pride has officially returned for 2022, with the theme “Love Will Keep Us Together.” This celebration on June 25 and 26 is sure to be an epic comeback! After all, SF Pride is known to be the&h...
San Francisco’s Painted Ladies are one of the city’s most iconic landmarks, made famous for their appearance in the “Full House” opening credits. But few people know about the equally stunning ...
Pride Month in San Francisco is by all accounts one of the most vibrant times of year, and it just got even more exciting with the in-person return of the Trans March! Guests can expect plenty of music, performances,&he...